Town Pop. 2,310

Living in Halton (Lancaster): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Halton (Lancaster) scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Halton (Lancaster) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Halton (Lancaster) places 3rd of 10 in the LA2 postcode district. Halton (Lancaster) is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Halton (Lancaster) sits 61 points above the LA2 district figure of 38/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA2 postcode district.

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Halton (Lancaster) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 48 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirkby Lonsdale Road 23 crimes
  2. 2 Forge Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sykelands Avenue 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 4.586 · PM2.5 5.042 · PM10 7.972 µg/m³
80
Green Space 84
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary2.5 mi
Royal Preston Hospital19.8 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryQueen Square Medical Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity1,642 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)88%
available across Lancaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed0.8%Retired27.8%Student4.1%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Lancaster · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Lancaster 2.9 mi
Bare Lane 3.2 mi
Carnforth 3.6 mi
J34 M6 0.8 mi
J34 M6 1.3 mi
J35 M6 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £377,500 18
Detached £425,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£234k £295k £357k £418k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Caton 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Nether Kellet 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bolton-le-Sands 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lancaster 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Over Kellet 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Carnforth 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Morecambe 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Warton (Lancaster) 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stodday 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bailrigg 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hornby 49 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Halton (Lancaster) a nice place to live?

Halton (Lancaster) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Halton (Lancaster) is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Halton (Lancaster)?

Halton (Lancaster) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 166 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Halton (Lancaster)?

The current median house price in Halton (Lancaster) is £377,500, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 36%.

Halton (Lancaster) in context

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Postcode districts in Halton (Lancaster)

LA2 45 ⇄

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